In addition to college lectures, exams, and projects as a sophomore at the University of Alabama, Abbie Powell, a 2017 graduate of Sequatchie County High School, is part of a national level mock trial team competing around the nation. For more see the February 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Initially believing children may have been trapped in a burning mobile home, the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) reported to a fire off Rankin Avenue on February 18. All occupants of the home were out and safe, said DVD Chief Norman Hatfield, except for a family pet that could not be rescued. For more see…

Events

The Education Opportunity Center (EOC) provides free assistance to help residents reach their educational and career goals. Marla King, an education advisor with EOC, who formerly assisted students at the Chattanooga State Sequatchie/Bledsoe campus, will now be scheduling appointments at the Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber of Commerce on Thursdays, by appointment, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. General education courses are offered at both Sequatchie and Bledsoe County High Schools. The center serves Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion and Sequatchie counties, and can assist with adult high school completion programs, choosing a college and a major, filing for FAFSA, searching for scholarships and grants, and overcoming federal student loan default. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 425-1702. BTS31

Bothered by someone’s drinking problem? Alanon may be able to help. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. at Dunlap United Methodist Church for those who need help in coping with a friend or family member’s drinking problem. The church is located at 1958 Main Street. BTS31

The Sequatchie County Quarterback Club is having a BBQ and scrimmage on Friday, August 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the meal (BBQ pork sandwich, pickle, slaw, baked beans, chips, cookie and drink) are $10 and available from any Indians football player or Cates Street Pharmacy, or can be purchased at the door. The event is sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank and all proceeds support the Indians football team. Sequatchie County will be playing the Tyner Rams, 2017 2A state runner-up, for the scrimmage to kick off the 2018 season.TS31

The annual Phillips-Henry reunion will be held Saturday, August 4 at the Daus Community Center. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for lunch at noon. All family is invited to come and enjoy a good time together.TS31

Sequatchie Youth Soccer Association will hold registration for the fall recreational season on Saturday, August 4 and 11 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Sequatchie County High School Commons area. SYSA is a recreational soccer league for ages 4-18. Fee is $60 for the first child, with $5 sibling discounts. For more information, call Joe at 949-2022 or check out the organization on facebook. T31